Fifty year ago you lay
Prostrate on the floor
And promised to love, serve
And adore the Lord
Now your time is almost up
So your thoughts turn heavenly
As you contemplate your life
Praying on your rosary

Chorus

Where are you going, Father John?
Where are you going, Father John?

Bridge

Was it worth it?
To put on that robe
Was it worth it?
Now that you're all alone
Lying in bed late at night
A little black Bible as your only wife

Chorus

Where are you going, Father John?
Where are you going, Father John?

Bridge

Oh, there were opportunities
To taste life's flavors and more
But you held to your beliefs
All temptations abhorred
So now you've got some regrets
Here's some tea and sympathy
You only get one ride
Down the road to eternity

Chorus

Where are
you going Father John?
Where are you going Father John?

Bridge

Was it worth it?
To put on that robe
Was it worth it?
Now that you're all alone
Lying in bed late at night
A little black Bible as your only wife

Chorus

Where are you going Father John?
Where are you going Father John?
(Repeat twice and fade)